How to record a browser game strategy explanation

You want to show what you do in a browser game and explain why, but a silent screen capture can leave viewers guessing. A useful strategy video needs the game picture, your voice, and, when it helps, the game audio.

Use the Screen Recorder to capture a browser tab, a window, or your screen, with sound, a microphone, and an optional camera. Make a short test first so you can catch missing audio or the wrong screen before you record the full explanation.

Record the game and explain your strategy

1. Open the Screen Recorder and keep the game open in a separate browser tab or window. If you plan to explain with your voice, connect your microphone before you begin.
2. Choose what to capture in the browser's screen-sharing chooser. Pick the game tab for a focused recording, the game window if it runs separately, or the entire screen if you need to show other parts of your setup. Do not select the recorder tab when you mean to capture the game.
3. Allow the browser to share the selected tab, window, or screen. If the chooser offers an audio-sharing option, enable it to include game sound. Select the microphone option in the recorder if you want your narration included. You can also use the camera option if you want your face visible.
4. Make a short test recording. Say a few words, trigger a game sound, and check that the picture shows the right game area. Play the test back and make sure your voice is easy to hear over the game.
5. Start the full recording and explain one decision at a time. Describe what you noticed, what you chose to do, and what happened next. When you finish, stop the recording and save the resulting file to your device.

Keep the game visible while you speak. If you need to switch to another tab to control the recorder, use a window or full-screen capture instead, or prepare the recorder before starting the game. Screen capture choices and audio options can vary by browser and operating system.

What the result means

The game and your voice both play back clearly

The capture is ready. If you plan to share the video, watch it once from beginning to end and check that the explanation matches the gameplay. A brief pause before an important move can make the sequence easier to follow.

Your voice is clear, but the game is silent

The microphone was captured, but the game audio was not. If you captured a tab, check whether audio sharing was available and enabled in the chooser. If you captured a window or screen, try capturing the game tab instead, since audio capture depends on the browser and capture type. For more detail, see how to record a browser tab with its audio.

The game sound plays, but your voice is missing

The game capture is working, but the microphone was not included or the wrong input was selected. Check the recorder's microphone option, browser permission, and the computer's chosen input. Record another short test before continuing.

The video shows the wrong screen or a black game area

The browser may be sharing the wrong tab or window, or it may not be able to capture that game's display mode. Stop the capture, choose the game again, and try its browser tab rather than a separate window. If you are recording a full-screen application, these extra checks may help: why recording a fullscreen application can fail.

How to fix recording problems

1. Check the microphone and its mute switch. Make sure the headset or microphone is not muted, then speak at a normal volume. On Windows 11, open Settings › System › Sound and check the selected input and input volume. On macOS, open System Settings › Sound › Input and select the microphone you want to use.
2. Allow microphone access. In the browser, open the site permissions from the icon beside the address bar and allow microphone access for TooLab. On Windows 11, check Settings › Privacy & security › Microphone, including Let desktop apps access your microphone. On macOS, check System Settings › Privacy & Security › Microphone and allow your browser.
3. Choose the game, not the recorder, in the sharing chooser. Stop the current capture and select the game tab or window. If you need to capture activity across tabs, choose the entire screen and make sure the game is visible before recording.
4. Turn on audio sharing when it is offered. The screen-sharing chooser may have a separate option for sharing tab or system audio. Enable it before confirming the capture. If no audio option appears, try a game tab or a different capture type supported by your browser.
5. Allow screen capture on macOS. Open System Settings › Privacy & Security › Screen & System Audio Recording and allow the browser. On some macOS versions, this setting is called Screen Recording. Close and reopen the browser after changing access, then test again.
6. Close other recording or calling apps. Another app may be using the microphone or screen capture. Close it, reload the recorder, and make a fresh test recording.

Make the explanation easy to follow

Decide on the point of the clip before you start. For example, explain how you choose a route, manage a limited resource, or react to an opponent. Keep the recording focused on one idea rather than narrating every movement.

• Explain what to watch. Tell viewers which character, map area, or game event matters before it happens.
• Leave room for game audio. Speak clearly and avoid talking over an important in-game cue. If your voice is hard to hear, lower the game volume before recording.
• Use the camera only if it helps. A camera view can add personality, but it is optional. Check that it does not cover a key part of the game.
• Keep the clip private when needed. Avoid showing chat messages, account details, or notifications that you do not want in the recording.

Screen Recorder does not work on phones. Record on a computer, and remember that the recording stays on your device.